Louis XVI-style Photo Frame. Renato Salimbeni, Italy, Florence, 20th Century

A rare three-panel photo frame in gilded silver, enhanced by a striking decorative accent of translucent red enamel applied to a refined guilloché background. Inspired by the Louis XVI style, the frame’s composition is organized around a central laurel wreath, embellished with ribbons, bows, and stylized foliage. The oval and round openings on the panels are highlighted by a braided border, while the intricate relief creates an effect of sophisticated symmetry. The frame’s architecture and decoration echo late 18th-century French Neoclassicism. The back is lined with red silk, highlighting the finesse of the craftsmanship and the museum-quality of the object.

Hallmarks: 925 in an oval; Italian state hallmark “star 381 FI”; master’s mark of Renato Salimbeni, Florence.

Dimensions: 27.7 × 18.3 cm (open)

Weight: 986 g (gross)

Condition: Good. Slight signs of age, in good overall condition.

Provenance: Crafted in the jewelry workshop of Renato Salimbeni in Florence, one of the leading Italian manufacturers of decorative silver objects in the second half of the 20th century.

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